Kelly Richdale is an independent board director and senior advisor on quantum-safe security at SandboxAQ, an enterprise SaaS company providing solutions at the nexus of AI and Quantum technology (AQ) to address some of the world's most challenging problems. Richdale also works with a portfolio of international mandates based on technology innovation, digital transformation and go-to-market in regulated industries - notably focusing on quantum, AI, blockchain/crypto and cybersecurity. Her extensive track record includes strategic leadership, entrepreneurship and building high growth international businesses. She is passionate about social impact and women in STEM, and holds advisory roles in academia. She is a frequent judge and speaker at global technology and innovation events and holds an MBA from INSEAD and a CISSP in Cybersecurity.